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Lymphocytes and macrophages display a complex pattern of surface proteins (antigens) on their cell surface - these antigens are known as cluster of differentiation (CD) a

T-cells are activated when antigen fragments from foreign proteins bind to T-cell receptors.

Escape mutations can protect HIV-1 against detection by cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTL); however, some of these alterations in virus structure also provide a host advantage

White blood cells are often referred to as the immune system's army. Each type of white blood cell has a specific role or immune function that it's destined to carry out.

Using a mouse animal model, French researchers reveals the unexpected involvement of a particular class of immune cells in the development of Parkinson's disease.

The first American with Graves' disease to undergo thyroid arterial embolization in China reports that she's back home and so far doing well.

A new study reveals an important role of the mTOR protein in the molecular events that lead to the differentiation T helper cells.

Mercury is the most common source of heavy metal toxicity and dental amalgams are the primary source of mercury exposure.

Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) is characterized by an enlarged spleen, thrombocytopenia, and other autoimmune disorders, usually AIHA.

Rapamycin has researchers believing it can treat pancreatic cancer, prevent childhood epilepsy, improve vaccine effectiveness and expand human life span.

Western health authorities urge population-wide lowering of cholesterol levels, yet heart disease remains the leading cause of death.

One does not inherit the disease psoriasis, but inherits a tendency to get psoriasis. In other words, triggering factors are really responsible for psoriasis expression.

Protect yourself by learning about the HIV virus and how it can and cannot be transmitted.

Root vegetable found to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Beets also protect against birth defects, cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's, osteoporosis and cancer.

Cinnamon is an invigorating spice with a wide variety of health benefits. Cinnamon reduces blood sugar, stabilizes cholesterol, and fights bacterial infections.

H1N1 and other flu viruses have people concerned. If you can improve your immune system to lessen your chances of getting sick, would you do it?